Tavares Groves at Baytree
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, tavares groves at baytree in Tavares, FL has 4 homes for sale and 2 pending, asking from $225,000 to $419,000 (median $327,450). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $317,450, $171 per square foot, a median 74 days on market, sellers accepting 90% of original asking (-5% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2005 - 2017; 13 of 13 report an HOA (median $70/mo); none of the 13 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 84 ft). At the median price and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,280 ($4,610 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of the Baytree master-planned community in Tavares, FL — see all Baytree homes for sale (9 listings across 2 villages and sections in the MLS).
Homes For Sale Right Now in Tavares Groves at Baytree
Live MLS inventory for Tavares Groves at Baytree. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active · 91 daysTop listing
Active · 40 days
Active · 141 days
Active · 57 days
Pending · 79 days
Pending · 19 daysActive and pending Tavares Groves at Baytree listings as of 2026-09-12, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Tavares Groves at Baytree right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 6.9 months of supply and 33% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 12, 2026. Confidence: Medium (6 active and pending listings, 6 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($317K) is down 5.2% from the prior 12 months ($335K). With about 8 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12. Confidence: Low (6 and 5 sales in the two windows).
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Updated September 12, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Tavares Groves at Baytree market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $317K ($171 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 74 days on market for closed sales, and 6.9 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 5% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).
Tavares Groves at Baytree is a community of 241 homes in Tavares, Lake County, built between 2000 and 2017 (median 2006), with a median living area of about 1,629 square feet. 70% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($317K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($335K) IS the -5.2% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 40 sales each (6 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Lake County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Lake County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
TAVARES GROVES AT BAYTREE Market Scorecard
TAVARES GROVES AT BAYTREE is currently a buyer's market. About 6.9 months of supply, a median asking price of $327,450, and homes go under contract in about 74 days.
Typical home value in the 32778 ZIP is $312,096, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Tavares Groves At Baytree, TAVARES
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Tavares Groves at Baytree on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Life at Tavares Groves at Baytree
- Pool · reported on 11 of 12 listings
- Fitness Center · reported on 9 of 12 listings
- Playground · reported on 6 of 12 listings
- Racquetball · reported on 5 of 12 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 4 of 12 listings
- Recreation Facilities · reported on 3 of 12 listings
- Clubhouse · reported on 3 of 12 listings
- Basketball Court · reported on 3 of 12 listings
- Park · reported on 3 of 12 listings
- Golf Carts OK · reported on 1 of 12 listings
- Association Recreation - Owned · reported on 1 of 12 listings
- Community Mailbox · reported on 1 of 12 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Lake County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Tavares Elem · Elementary
- Tavares Middle · Middle
- Tavares High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Tavares Groves at Baytree listings and can change; always confirm with Lake County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Tavares Groves at Baytree buying strategy.
If we were buying in Tavares Groves at Baytree today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Tavares Groves at Baytree.
A closer look at the Tavares Groves at Baytree market
At a median of $171 per square foot, Tavares Groves at Baytree prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
Inventory runs at 6.9 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market and the trailing-12-month median down 5% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 74 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 241 homes built between 2000 and 2017, and 70% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tavares Groves at Baytree. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Tavares Groves at Baytree buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (4.6). Basis: Recent Direction -5.2% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 6.9 months of supply; Owner Commitment 70% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 90.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32778)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (124 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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